New Orleans, LA population by race
The table below shows New Orleans's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123,390 | 32.44% |
| Black or African American | 216,866 | 57.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 818 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 10,680 | 2.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 8,407 | 2.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20,186 | 5.31% |
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New Orleans population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; New Orleans has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Orleans's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Orleans population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 32.44% are white, 57.01% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.81% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.21% are some other race and 5.31% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
New Orleans, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in New Orleans is Black or African American with a population of 216,866 (57.01% of the total population).
New Orleans 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Orleans is Black or African American with a population of 216,866 (57.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 20,186 (5.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Orleans, LA
By ethnicity, 21,528 (5.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 358,880 (94.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Orleans, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 215,595 (60.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New Orleans, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Orleans's Non-Hispanic population.
New Orleans Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 117,202 | 32.66% |
| Black or African American alone | 215,595 | 60.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 404 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 10,646 | 2.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 61 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 3,137 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,835 | 3.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Orleans, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,787 (64.04% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
New Orleans, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Orleans's Hispanic population.
New Orleans Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,497 | 20.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,144 | 5.31% |
| Cuban | 2,100 | 9.75% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13,787 | 64.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Orleans, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.66% of New Orleans population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Orleans, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,787 (64.04% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Orleans, LA have?
New Orleans, LA has 216,866 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 57.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Orleans is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Orleans, LA?
With 94.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Orleans.
That being said, with a 32.44% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in New Orleans.
What is the majority race in New Orleans, LA?
With a population of 216,866 (57.01% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in New Orleans.
Whites are second largest race in New Orleans, with 32.44% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates